How do you relate to those who are a little full of themselves?

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   midget38posted 12 years ago

   How do you relate to those who are a little full of themselves?

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   JThomp42posted 12 years ago

   This may sound rude, but I try to avoid them. This to me is very aggravating. If you are worth bragging about, someone else will do it for you.

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      midget38posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      So true, J Thomp. Behavior like that can be rather annoying, so it's best to just keep a distance!

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      abbykorinneleeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Not rude, its a precautionary measure for your mental health:)

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   PurvisBobbi44posted 12 years ago

   My heart aches for them---because they need to feel important---something is missing in their past for someone to boast about their own achievements---money or whatever.
   
   They either want/or need accolades to fill a void in their life. I relate with a smile and just listen---because they evidently need someone to pay attention and maybe comment.

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      midget38posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      True, Bobbi, more often than not, they resort to attention seeking because of insecurity.

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   abbykorinneleeposted 12 years ago

   You can't...and stay away...they will never benefit you in any way

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      midget38posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Too true, Abby!

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      abbykorinneleeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It's too much work trying to be their friend

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   duffsmomposted 12 years ago

   I have to stay away from people like that. I find myself wanting desperately to be cruel and bring them down a peg.  It is just easier to stay away.

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      midget38posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It is toxic, true, duffs mom, and I'd keep a distance too. But it's also a sign that they are somewhat insecure.

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      abbykorinneleeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You can tell them hey, you know that you are a nice person but it turns people off when you always concentrate on yourself.  They may care enough to try to fix themselves if not ... stay away

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   Nyamacheposted 12 years ago

   I feel that something is missing in them and they feel that they are total strangers. This state can be really confusing but such people should do some soul searching to find their true self. I will not isolate myself from them but I will try to encourage them. I will give them self-improvement books to read and DVDs to watch. Otherwise they need people to inspire and motivate them.

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      midget38posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I would agree with this 100%; it's usually insecurity that triggers arrogance, so they need a little help realizing it. Thanks, Nyamache!

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      Nyamacheposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      We will do more harm to them if we do not associate ourselves with them. They will feel rejected and lonely and this may lead to committing suicide or attempting to commit suicide. They really need our support to overcome their little full of themsel

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      abbykorinneleeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Nyamache, that is not true..you do more harm to them by trying when you know you can't handle it because you will end up saying or doing something that wouldn't be nice.  That would be worse.  There are people that can handle them, they aren't alone

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